What kind of diet should I follow to complement my fitness routine?

scaterers88
scaterers88 Posts: 5 Member
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I need guidance on which diet complements my fitness routine.

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  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 10,361 Member
    edited June 2024
    Hi @scaterers88 welcome to MFP!

    Well, it would help if we know what your fitness routine is?!

    I do cardio and weights. I go for high protein, carbs next and tend to eat low fat. That’s what works for me.

    Your needs will probably be completely different because you are probably not a senior female in maintenance.

    If you’re thinking of a “name” diet, forget that nonsense. It all comes down to calories in/calories out. Eat less than you burn for weight loss. For muscle building, more protein is typically helpful. I eat any food that appeals to me- I just eat less of it so I can stay within a daily calorie goal.

    You’ll need to provide more info: current weight, sex, height, goal weight, and other goals (muscle building, planning to run a marathon or triathlon, body builder, or simply get “in shape”.)
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,793 Member
    I consume a higher protein diet with low carbs and higher fat, and that works for me. Basically protein should be your focus with carbs and fat as mostly energy sources. It's a sliding scale and many different configurations can and do work.
  • Hobartlemagne
    Hobartlemagne Posts: 645 Member
    I recommend massive amounts of carbs to fuel your marathon training

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